In the women’s section, Women International Master Rakshitta Ravi played Caro Kann’s advance variation and obtained a clear advantage right from the opening against Iranian WFM Mahdian. Later she converted it to a full point.
In Round 3 Boy’s section, On the top board, Utsab Chatterjee drew against his fellow state mate IM Neelash Saha.
IM Aviansh Ramesh drew against a higher-rated IM Gan Erdene with black pieces playing Catalan variation.
IM Harshavardhan and IM Raahul both of them won their respective games.
All 4 Indian players are in joint lead with 2.5/3
In the women’s section, WIM Rakshitta was up against WIM Bach. Rakshitta managed to create a slight advantage but her opponent got away with a draw in the end.
Bhagyashree won against Dhea from Indonesia
Femil drew against WFM Elisabeth from Indonesia and
Susmita won against Ramas from Gaum.
Certificate :National Under 13 Chess Championship 2026 in Pondicherry 
Senior National Arbiter (SNA) Seminar & Exam on November 28 & 29, 2026 at Delhi Public School ,Sector – A, Shrinath Puram, Kota, Rajasthan 324005. 
Grand Opening of the Western Asia Youth and Junior Chess Championships 2026 in Ahmedabad 
Live games link for Western Asian Youth & Junior (all categories) Chess Championship 2026 
FINAL Report :Senior National Arbiter Seminar, Mohali on 03 & 04 October 2026 
Final Report:Senior National Arbiter Seminar & Examination in Guwahati – 02 & 03 September 2026